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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 332.99 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 332.99 and 235.82 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 332.99 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/332.99 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 332.99 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 78,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,526.04/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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